VocabJLPT N3
shelf
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. shelf
  2. 2. ledge
  3. 3. trellis
This noun refers to a shelf, rack, or set of shelves used for storing or displaying items. It can describe anything from a bookshelf to kitchen shelving, and is a common everyday word in Japanese homes and workplaces.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Did you put it back on the shelf?" "I think so, but maybe not."

Sentence 2

That's why I keep telling you — don't stack things on top of the shelf!

Sentence 3

Hmm, just changing the height of the shelves can really change the whole look!

Sentence 4

You really should dust the tops of the shelves every now and then.

Sentence 5

Just putting things back on the shelf where they belong saves so much time searching.